By: Richard L. Smith
A New Jersey physician has permanently lost his license to practice medicine following a series of misconduct allegations and disciplinary actions in multiple states.
According to a statement released by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs, the State Board of Medical Examiners formally revoked the medical license of Dr. John R. McGee on September 9, through a Final Consent Order.
Officials said Dr. McGee engaged in a range of professional violations, including maintaining an inappropriate relationship with a patient, failing to uphold proper standards at his medical spas, improperly prescribing controlled substances using other physicians’ prescription pads, and broadly dispensing medications such as semaglutide, a weight-management drug.
Dr. McGee also faced disciplinary action outside of New Jersey. Earlier this year, California’s medical board revoked his license after he allegedly misrepresented the status of his New Jersey license in sworn filings.
New Jersey authorities said the out-of-state action, combined with his in-state violations, justified the permanent revocation.
Records show this is not McGee’s first encounter with the Board of Medical Examiners.
In 2016, he was disciplined with a five-year suspension and permanently barred from prescribing human growth hormone or controlled dangerous substances.
Under the new order, McGee is permanently banned from reapplying for licensure in New Jersey.
He must immediately cease patient contact, stop collecting fees for medical services provided by others in the state, and notify his patients on how to obtain their medical records.
He is also prohibited from supervising or influencing the practice of medicine in New Jersey.
“New Jerseyans deserve to know that their healthcare providers meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,” Attorney General Platkin said. “This permanent revocation ensures that this physician can no longer endanger patients or compromise public trust in the medical profession.”
Elizabeth Harris, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, added that the Board’s action reflects its ongoing commitment to safeguard the public: “Physicians who engage in serious misconduct or disregard the rules governing medical practice will be held accountable.”
The case remains formally closed with McGee permanently barred from practicing medicine in the state.